What party did Pierce Butler belong to?

Pierce Butler was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

When did Pierce Butler serve in the U.S. Senate?

Pierce Butler served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1789 to November 21, 1804, representing South Carolina.

When did Pierce Butler die?

Pierce Butler died on February 15, 1822.

Historical Profile

Pierce Butler is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Republican Inactive

Pierce Butler

Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina

Biography

Pierce Butler (died 1822) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from March 1789 to November 1804, during the 1st–8th Congresses. Butler served as a Democratic-Republican and later as a Republican. Butler died on February 15, 1822.

Key Information

Full Name: Pierce Butler
Died: February 15, 1822
Term Started: January 1, 1802
Term Ended: November 21, 1804
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Mar 4, 1789 – Dec 2, 1793 1st–3rd Congresses Democratic-Republican South Carolina
Dec 2, 1793 – Jan 1, 1802 3rd–7th Congresses Republican South Carolina
Jan 1, 1802 – Nov 21, 1804 7th–8th Congresses Republican South Carolina

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from South Carolina

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Butler's service:

Ralph Izard (SC) 1789–1795
Jacob Read (SC) 1795–1801
John Hunter (SC) 1796–1798
Charles Pinckney (SC) 1798–1801
John Colhoun (SC) 1801–1802
Thomas Sumter (SC) 1801–1804